Emt 242 Review Flashcards

1
Q

The opening that allows the esophagus to pass through the diaphragm

A

Esophageal hiatus

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2
Q

The limbs and supporting bones and ligaments is part of the ____ skeleton

A

Appendicular

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3
Q

Atoms or molecules with an electric charge

A

Ion

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4
Q

Weak chemical bonds formed from an attraction between hydrogen and oxygen

A

Hydrogen bonds

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5
Q

Compounds that lower the activation energy of a reaction and speed it up

A

Catalyst

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6
Q

Second most abundant intracellular cation

A

Magnesium

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7
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The synthesis of organic compounds from simpler precursors

A

Anabolism

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8
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Reaction that adds a water molecule across an organic bond

A

Hydrogenation

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9
Q

A solution causes a movement of water into a red blood cell and causes it to lyse. It is a ___solution

A

Hypotonic

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10
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Movement of molecules across the concentration gradient requires energy in a process called ____

A

Active transport

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11
Q

Organelles responsible for the break down and recycling of proteins

A

Proteosomes

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12
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The three classifications of connective tissue

A

Connective tissue proper, fluid, and supportive

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13
Q

Macroscopic anatomy is also known as …

A

Gross anatomy

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14
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Area of skin supplied with afferent nerve fibers by a single posterior spinal root

A

Dermatome

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15
Q

Shaft of the bone

A

Diaphysis

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16
Q

Decreased levels of vitamin D3 can cause ____

17
Q

The cation that is the key that unlocks the active site of an actin molecule

18
Q

Spaces between the Myelin sheath of a neuron

A

Nodes of ranvier

19
Q

Region of the brain that controls fine motor skills

A

Cerebellum

20
Q

The hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland by the _____

A

Infidibulum

21
Q

Stimulation of beta 2 receptors primarily causes_____

A

Bronchodilation

22
Q

Sympathetic nervous system has what type of receptors?

A

Adrenergic

23
Q

Posterior pituitary gland produces these two major hormones

A

ADH and oxytocin

24
Q

Hormone that increases production of red blood cells in bone marrow

25
Plasma protein responsible for antibodies and transportation
Globulin
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Percentage of whole blood volume occupied by cellular elements
Hematocrit
27
Low white blood cell count
Leukopenia
28
Blockage of this causes glaucoma
Canal of schlem
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Cranial nerve X and II
Vagus and optic
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Last part of small intestine responsible for food bolus preparation
Ileum
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Descending loop of henle is responsible for _____
Reabsorption of water
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Excess elimination of CO2 when alveolar ventilation is increased is known as
Respiratory alkalosis